Westside Association: 155 Member-Households Strong, Representing 235 Residents
Thank You to all the Westside Residents who delighted us with their Holiday Decorations! Your creativity, festive spirit, and enthusiasm truly brought our neighborhood to life and made the season brighter. We’re grateful for the time, effort, and holiday cheer you shared, and we hope the contest sparked smiles, connection, and a little extra magic this season.
And the Winners Are...
1st Place - Matt and Gary, 2733 NW 9th Terrace
2nd Place - Robin and Kyle, 2609 NW 3rd Avenue
3rd Place - Gordon and Bill, 2623 NW 9th Terrace
Honorable Mention - Craig and William, 2600 NW 6th Avenue
Honorable Mention - Trinity, 1100 NW 30th Court
Thank You to Our Judges
Left to right: Event Co-Coordinator Emily McCrater, Judge Claudia Castillo, Judge Matthew Gill and Partner Ray Gambrell, Judge Meghan Pearson, Event Co-Coordinator Larry Farver
This Year's Wonderful Judges
Claudia Castillo, Claudia Castillo ART Studio
Matthew Gill, CANA President and Wilton Manors Public Art Board Member and Partner Ray Gambrell
Meghan Pearson, Yellow Pear Designs and Wilton Manors Public Art Board Vice Chair
A World of Thanks to Our Prize Sponsors
Please mention WAWM on your next visit to these establishments and thank them for supporting the Westside Winter Wonders House Decorating Contest.
Rules and Guidelines
1. Participation is open to all residents within the boundaries of the Westside Association of Wilton Manors, regardless of Association membership. Westside Board members and their families are not eligible to compete, but are still encouraged to decorate!
2. Entry is free and there is no requirement to pre-register.
3. The contest is for exterior decorations only, including decorations in windows that are visible from the exterior. Judging will be done from the street only. Judges will not enter onto or into your property.
4. Decorations can include lights, sound, handicraft items, characters, posters. Decorations should be safely secured and displayed; in compliance with Wilton Manors code; and appropriate for children and adults of all ages to view.
5. Each house will be judged based on its entire presentation and on “curb appeal”. Judging criteria will include: a) unique and creative use of lights and decorations; b) story-telling or thematic presentations; and c) display and placement of decorations.
6. The judging panel will consist of three individuals who are not eligible to compete.
7. The panel will judge homes between 6:00 and 9:30 PM on Monday, December 8, 2025. Decorations must be on full display during that time period to be judged.
8. There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners, with two alternates selected. Winning homes will be based on a majority vote of the judging panel, at the panel’s discretion.
9. A Westside Board member will inform each Winner on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Winners may opt-out and decline contest recognition, in which case the next highest alternate will be declared a Winner.
10. Winners will be announced on Saturday, December 13th in the Westside Association’s December newsletter, on our Facebook page, and on our website. Winners agree to be recognized and have photos posted in the Westside Association Newsletter, our Facebook account, and our website. Winners will receive a yard sign for display on their lawn and prizes from local merchants.
Questions may be directed to wawm.org@gmail.com.